GROW YOUNG HAWAII - A WELLNESS & LONGEVITY COLLECTIVE

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Join the Grow Young community 8/30 at 11:00 AM for a quick, casual virtual meetup to welcome new members and make connections.
Come ready to briefly introduce yourself, share what brought you to Grow Young, and connect with others who are interested in health, wellness, longevity, and living well. Let's chat about the latest in biohacking, longevity & regenerative medicine.
No formal presentation — just a relaxed opportunity to meet, connect, and grow together.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS: The Biomarkers Worth Paying Attention To
Your bloodwork has a story. Do you know how to read it?
You get your annual labs back. Most of the numbers are inside the reference range. Maybe your provider says everything looks “normal.”
Great.
But what are you actually looking at?
Join the Grow Young Hawai‘i community for a casual, easy-to-understand conversation about common biomarkers, why healthcare providers look at them, and how looking at health trends over time can give you a more complete picture than simply waiting for something to be flagged.
We’ll explore commonly discussed markers related to:

• HDL, A1C, TSH or ApoB
• Blood sugar and metabolic health
• Cholesterol and cardiovascular health
• Thyroid function
• Hormones
• Iron and common nutrient markers
• Liver and kidney function
• Inflammation
• Body composition and metabolic risk
• How results can change over time
• Why your personal history and goals matter when discussing labs with your healthcare provider

### But this is NOT a biology lecture.

You do not need to know what HDL, A1C, TSH or ApoB means before you show up.
That’s the point.
This conversation is for anyone who has ever opened a lab report, stared at three pages of numbers and thought:
“Okay… but what does any of this actually mean for me?”
Bring your curiosity. Bring your questions. And leave with a better understanding of the numbers you may want to pay attention to and the conversations you may want to have with your own healthcare provider.

Grow Young Hawai‘i
A Wellness & Longevity Collective
This event is for general educational purposes only and does not provide individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Friday, September 11, 2026 | 6:00 AM
Koko Head Stairs
Join the Grow Young Hawai‘i community for a sunrise climb of Koko Head in remembrance of September 11th and in honor of the lives lost, the families forever impacted, and the first responders who answered the call.
We’ll meet at 6:00 AM and begin the climb together.
This is not a race. Take the stairs at your own pace, pause when you need to, and use the morning as an opportunity for movement, reflection, gratitude, and community.
The climb will also recognize the courage and sacrifice of firefighters, law enforcement, emergency personnel, service members, and everyday people who stepped forward on 9/11 and in the days that followed.
Friends, family, first responders, veterans, and new members are welcome.

### Please bring

• Water
• Supportive athletic shoes
• Sun protection
• A small flashlight or headlamp for the early start, if needed
• Respect for the trail, the memorial purpose of the morning, and one another

We’ll gather briefly before the climb to remember why we’re there, then head up together.

In remembrance. In gratitude. Together.

Grow Young Hawai‘i
A Wellness & Longevity Collective

Participation is voluntary. Please consider your own fitness level and health before participating in strenuous physical activity.

## BEYOND THE SCALE: VO₂ Max, DEXA & Body-Scanning Technology

### What can your body data actually tell you?

Your scale tells you how much you weigh—but weight alone doesn’t tell you how much muscle you have, where your body stores fat, how strong your bones may be, or how efficiently your body uses oxygen.
Today, people can access health and fitness technology that was once reserved for medical facilities, professional athletes, and research laboratories. VO₂ max testing, DEXA scans, body-composition analyzers, advanced smart scales, wearables, and connected health apps are making it possible to collect more information about our bodies than ever before.
But more data does not always mean better information.
Which tests actually measure something? Which devices provide estimates? Who would benefit from using them? What can you purchase and use on your own? And when is professional testing worth the additional expense?
Join Grow Young Hawaiʻi — A Wellness & Longevity Collective for an approachable, nontechnical conversation about the latest technology for measuring cardiovascular fitness, muscle, body fat, bone health, and changes in your body over time.
No previous knowledge is necessary. We’ll explain everything in plain language.

## What We’ll Explore

### VO₂ Max Testing

### DEXA Scans

### Body-Composition Scanners

### Technology You Can Use at Home

We’ll look at the growing range of consumer technology available without joining a clinic or purchasing an expensive health program, including:

## Who Is This Event For?

This event may be helpful if you:

• Want a better health or fitness baseline
• Are beginning a new exercise or strength-training program
• Want to improve cardiovascular fitness or endurance
• Are focused on preserving muscle, strength, and mobility as you age
• Are losing weight and want to understand whether you are losing fat, muscle, or both
• Use a GLP-1 medication and want to learn why monitoring lean mass may matter
• Are interested in bone health
• Are an athlete or recreational fitness enthusiast
• Own a smartwatch or smart scale but do not understand all the numbers
• Are considering paying for a DEXA scan, VO₂ max test, or body-composition assessment
• Want to purchase health technology for your home but do not know where to begin
• Enjoy health technology but want to separate useful information from marketing hype

You do not need to be an athlete, biohacker, healthcare professional, or technology expert. This conversation is for anyone who wants to better understand what is now available and decide what—if anything—would be useful for their own goals.

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## Community and Education Note

This is an independent educational event—not a product demonstration, medical consultation, or sales presentation. Grow Young Hawaiʻi does not require attendees to purchase a device, schedule a test, join a program, or use any service discussed.
Specific technologies or companies may be mentioned for educational comparison. Mentioning a product does not constitute an endorsement.
If an attendee later chooses to purchase a device, obtain testing, or work with a participating provider or business, that decision and relationship will occur independently and outside the Grow Young Hawaiʻi event space.
Information shared during this event is for general educational purposes and does not constitute individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consumer-device readings may be estimates and should not be used alone to diagnose a condition, change medication, or make medical treatment decisions. Participation does not establish a provider-patient relationship.

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